In cPanel before 57.9999.54, user log files become world-readable when rotated by cpanellogd (SEC-125).
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 11.50.0.4 (including) | 11.50.6.2 (excluding) |
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 11.52.6.0 (including) | 11.52.6.1 (excluding) |
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 11.54.0.0 (including) | 11.54.0.24 (excluding) |
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 56.0.1 (including) | 56.0.15 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: